New Savannah Bluff Lock And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyAiken
Nearest CityAUGUSTA
River/StreamSAVANNAH RIVER
Coordinates33.37245, -81.94098

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,610 acre-ft
Max Storage11,610 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,600 acre-ft
Surface Area1,000 acres
Drainage Area7,508 sq mi
Max Discharge30,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerUSACE - Savannah District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection01/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA01703
Federal IDGA01703
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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